african spurred tortoise (centrochelys sulcata) , on a white background.

african spurred tortoise centrochelys sulcata reptile wildlife isolated white background desert shell land large herbivore slow-moving terrestrial exotic pet conservation species endangered habitat nature animal chelonii reptiles natural history biodiversity ecology animal anatomy diet tropical warm climate longevity habitat preservation wildlife photography behavior tortoise care cold-blooded terrestrial welfare reptile lovers biodiversity protection unique slow metabolism reptilian